Black Ferns Playmaker Jorja Miller Builds Commanding Lead in Global MVP Standings
New Zealand rugby sensation Jorja Miller has surged ahead in the 2025/26 RugbyPass MVP competition following a dominant performance in Singapore. The 21-year-old playmaker currently holds a massive 12-point advantage over her closest rival as of early February. Her recent form underscores the continued supremacy of the Black Ferns Sevens program on the world stage.
Rapid Ascent Marks Young Star's Career
Miller has quickly established herself as a generational talent since her international debut in 2022. She captured global attention by winning Rookie of the Year in 2023 and became the youngest female Olympic gold medalist for New Zealand at the Paris Games in 2024. Her pivotal role earned her the prestigious Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year award later that year. This trajectory led New Zealand Rugby to secure her talent with a historic four-year contract through 2027, the longest ever for a female player in the country.
Miller Secures Top Spot After Singapore Masterclass
The latest standings from the RugbyPass voting panel place Miller firmly in first place with 14 votes. She sits well ahead of Australia’s Maddison Levi who holds second place with just two votes. This significant gap widened after the recent Singapore Sevens tournament where Miller delivered a match-winning performance to distance herself from the field.
Championship Performance Details
During the final match against Australia, the 21-year-old scored two critical tries in the first half to secure momentum. Her efforts contributed directly to a decisive 36-7 victory that secured a third consecutive Singapore title for her team. This follows her strong start in Dubai where she earned Player of the Final honors for her immediate impact on the season opener. The voting panel, which includes writers like Finn Morton and Ben Smith, has consistently recognized her influence across the initial legs of the tour.
Dominance Challenges Rivals and Raises Standards
Miller's individual brilliance reinforces the Black Ferns' stranglehold on the women's circuit. While this guarantees high standards for the New Zealand program, it places immense pressure on rival squads like Australia to close the performance gap. Coach Cory Sweeney views this dominance as a positive force that compels other nations to improve their development pathways. However, continued one-sided results could spark debates regarding competitive balance within the series.
The Black Ferns now look toward the remainder of the 2025/26 season with high confidence. Miller remains the clear favorite to claim the season-long MVP title as the team prepares for upcoming legs of the global tour.
